WEATHER: (December 29, 2025) MONDAY – High yesterday was 53° at 4:00; this morning’s low was 19° at 6:00. KPANcast: Partly cloudy with a high near 46°.
LOCAL: Our Blood Institute at Coffee Memorial Blood Center is kicking off the new year with a $5,000 giveaway. Donors who give blood now through January 12th, will be entered into the drawing. OBI will match the giveaway with a $5,000 donation to an anonymous area resident battling leukemia. There’s two local opportunities to give blood this week: at tomorrow’s Community Blood Drive from 3:00-6:00 at the Civic Center, and Wednesday’s Hereford Regional Medical Center Blood Drive at the hospital from 10:00-3:00……A visitation for Wayne Sims, age 81, is today from 5:00-7:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. Mr. Sims worked in the savings and loan business for 26 years and as a real estate appraiser for more than two decades. He’s remembered as a loving husband and the best “girl dad” ever. Wayne died on Wednesday……Funeral services for Wesley Harkins, age 43, are today at 10:30 at the First Baptist Church of Dimmitt. Wesley was a farmer and custom harvester. He had many hobbies but above all is remembered as someone who enjoyed spending time with his family and serving others. He died Tuesday……KPAN salutes Sandra Cruz as the Good Neighbor of the Day……Keeping your community connected – WT Services.
KPAN Pun: Where do comedians hang out on New Year’s Eve? Near the punchline.